Fifty-Second Oregon State Fair Offers Premiums and Attractions
The Fifty-Second Annual Oregon State Fair in Salem runs a full week of pleasure and profit with $20,000 in premiums across agricultural, live stock, poultry, textile and other exhibits. Features include horse racing, shooting tournament, fireworks, grand concerts, an Eugenics Exposition, a children’s playground and free attractions such as Boyd and Ogle’s One Ring Circus. Free camp grounds, reduced railroad rates, and a premium list with entry blanks are available. contact Frank Meredith, Secretary, Salem, Oregon.
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Boyd and Ogle
Frank Meredith
Salem
Oregon
Wanted Yellow Fir and White Cedar Cones
Advertises payment for first 50 sacks of this year’s cones collected and delivered. Encourages school boys to earn money by bringing cones to Wm. Weekly’s Livery Stable on Friday September 12. Call Enterprise office for instructions.
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Wm. Weekly
Enterprise Office
Barklow Barn Destroyed by Weekend Blaze
J D Barklow's barn on the rear of his residence lot in the northwest city was burned last Monday evening about 6 80. Chief Oliver Spires and volunteer firefighters arrived quickly but the structure could not be saved. The origin remains a mystery with no insurance and about 12 tons of hay lost.
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J. D. Barklow
Oliver Spires
O. S. Coleman
Harry Guerin
Bayy
Card of Thanks for Myrtle Point Fire Department Aid
We express our appreciation to the Myrtle Point Fire Department and all others who helped save our residence and other buildings when our barn burned. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barklow.
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Myrtle Point
Special Prize Listings At Fair Association Event
The Fair Association offers prizes for White Raised Bread Light Rolls and Best Baking Powder Biscuit. Crown Flour used adds $1 to first prize and 50 cents to second. Agents include BALFOUR GUTHRIE co F S Dow. Also notes Thos B Dickson and Chas M W Harmon traveled from Marshfield for a short business visit.
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Balfour Guthrie Co
F. S. Dow
Local society notes and plans across Marshfield area
Mr and Mrs Fred Moser of Gravel Ford visited Marshfield on business. Myrtle Lodge No. 78 will meet on the second Saturday monthly. W M P L Phelan and Mrs J E Schilling with daughter returned from Marshfield and Gardiner. Rev and Mrs W B Smith poised for silver anniversary at their Arago home tomorrow. Carl Albrecht of Marshfield reported Warner estate division among heirs. Warner may plot village site after railroad completion and land division. T M Hermann and A T Train with G G Swan led a Coquille Valley Fruit Growers meeting on plans for a fruit exhibit at the fair. Fewer attendees blamed on Oregon mist, but the exhibit progress remains solid.
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Myrtle Lodge
A. F
A. M
P. L. Phelan
W. M
J. E. Schilling
R. B. Dement
Marshfield
Gardiner
W. B. Smith
Arago
Ore
Carl Albrecht
Warner
Albrecht
J. C
Willie Warner
T. M. Hermann
Coquille Valley
Keyzer
George Griffin
California
Bene Ap
Lloyd Spires
Myr
Tle Point
Byrd
Farleigh
Busineas
Marshfields
A. T. Train
Fair Ground
Geo, Starr
Peter Axe
Bridge District
Matt Nystrom
Butte County
Nystrom
W. E. Lewellen
G. A. Stevenson
North Bend
J. 0. Stemmiler
Christian Church Growth and Weekly Services Notice
The text announces rapid growth in church work and Bible school attendance with classes for all ages. It invites visits to the Bible school and preaching services, with an evening sermon at 8 p.m. and Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible school council at 8 p.m. Pastor Ilisworth E. Coulter signs the notice.
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Christian Church
Bible School Council
Ilisworth E. Coulter
Escape Shocks Lakeport as Inmate Flees Insane Asylum
Judge Wood was advised by the State Insane Asylum that Eugene Ingman, committed two months ago after examination in Lakeport, has escaped and is now at large. The case traces to an early summer commitment and follows coverage in the Gold Beach Globe.
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Judge Wood
State Insane Asylum
Eugene Ingman
Lakeport
Gold Beach Globe
Myrtle Point and Coquille Valley Pioneers Remember Early Days
Mrs J C Brown and Orvil Dodge recall Myrtle Point origins and early travel routes to Coquille Valley. The piece covers town formation, 19th century post routes, notable pioneers, local lumber industry, and river jetties shaping navigation. It notes Coquille River geography, rail links, and heavy timber resources in Coos County.
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Coquille Valley
Orville Dodge
Myrtle Point
Valley
Empire City
Beaver Slough
Coquille City
Coas Bay
Marshfield
North Bend
Tite Willard’s
Fred Schroeder
Hall Prairie
Arago
W. T. Perry
Norway
Forks
William Rackleff
Christ “Ehnherr
John Harry
Henry Schroeder
Dr. Hermand’s
Ephriam Catching
William Myers
William Rowland
H. H. Woodward
A. Hoffman
J. B. Dully
Coquille
Captain Aasen
Coguille
Seeley & Anderson
Epio Thes
Bear Creek
Robert Dollar
San Francisco
Pacific
Coos Bay
Port Orford
Coo Bay
Roseburg
Oregon
Coos County
Local Myrtle Point News Roundup Stirs Community
The Myrtle Point section reports various social and business notes. Births, travels, and visits include a September 2 daughter born to Mr and Mrs Henry Bryant and a look at county seat activities, a fashion show, and upcoming Pioneer Reunion events with a reception committee to be formed at City Hall.
Living With Lucy feature praised by McCalls editors
The Ruth Scofield authored story Living With Lucy is highlighted by McCalls editors as a moving tale about parents facing dependence and a family attempting to escape heartache. Ruth Scofield, once a Myrtle Point resident, is identified by Enterprise readers. A separate note recounts J L Knight and Mose Endicott facing a bear while driving home on Catching Creek Road.
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Coos County
Lucy
McCall's
Ruth Fargo
Mommie
Myrtle Point
Ruth Scofield
F. E. Scofield
Brain
J. L. Knight
Mose Endicott
Mr. Night
Catching Creek
Knight
Joe
Hub Clothing & Shoe Co. Displays Largest Electric Sign
The Hub Clothing and Shoe Company on Spruce Street installed a large electric sign over its front entrance last Saturday. The sign features the words Cash Only on both sides and the letters H U L electrified. It is the largest sign of its kind in the Coquille River area and is the third such sign in My Point after Hermann's Confectionery and the Clib Cafe.
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Spruce Street
Hub Clothing & Shoe ‘Company
Seaman
Coquille River Valls
Hermann
Clib
Barklow Child Dies After Illness in City
The year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Barklow died Tuesday following an eight day illness due to complications of diseases in the city. Funeral services for Thomas Barklow were held Wednesday at noon. details note the family and city context.
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Alden
Albert Barklow
I Thomas Barklow
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Coos County Estate
The undersigned J R Benson is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thomas C Fawcett deceased by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims must present them verified with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point within six months from the date of this notice dated 7 Equal 1913.
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Ann
EBC AU
Thomas C. Fawcett
Coos County
Oregon
Roberts
Giles & Roberts
Myrtle Point
J. R. Benson
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Hub Clothing & Shoe Company
Bandon
Oregon State Fair
Fair Association
Thos
BE. Dickson
Chas. Mc W. F. Harmon
Portland
R. A. Annin
Yourself
Fred Moser
Gravel Ford
Pioneer
OF ‘Oquille
J. Cl. Brown
Orvil Dodge
Fred*Lockley
Oregon Journal
Smyrtle Point
Coquille River
Peace
Ephriam
Henry Myers
Myersville
James C. Brown
Chris Lehnherr
Willaspette Valley
Douglas County
Catching
Myers
Olt
Ilinois
Binger Hermann
Jos
Liv Barker
Smith-Powers Logging Camp No. 3
David’ McNair
A. M. Dodge
Bendon Beach
Henry Bryant
Wm. Witman
Ed. English
Ezza Straw
John Yandall
Bay Side
C. H. Dotson
L. A
South Fork
Datson
S. C. Bunch
Old Dora
H. J. Fredricks
W. F. Harmon
Hotel Guerin
The
Barklow
O. K
Central Location
Hotel of Distinction
Fine Sample Room
Brewer's Shoe Store
Rae Ats
Spires’ Pharmacy
Office Over Spires Pharmacy
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